I was on the hunt for a new line trimmer today.
I found the DUR192LST - MAKITA 18V 5.0Ah Li-ion LXT Cordless Brushless Loop Handle Line Trimmer Combo Kit, for $299 at Peninsula Garden & Power Tools.
This model is not available at Bunnings, but I was able to price match at Sydeny Tools. Where the RRP is $329.
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/makita-dur192lst-18v-50ah…
No redemption available for this. But it seems to be The best I could find at the moment.
Same here
I would recommend the 36v multifunction Makita.
I got one of those myself, suprisingly used it to replace my Honda 4 stroke.
I love my 36v, I use it for line trimming, doing the hedges, and even have the pole saw attachment.
Very balanced weight, feels robust, excellent to pickup and go, and the strap makes it easy to carry for long periods of time. By its quality I feel like this is something I'm going to be using for 10's of years, rather than just a couple.
I don't think I'm ever going to go back to petrol for line trimming, highly recommend.
However from the model I'm talking about is a bit different to the OP'S. I'd recommend getting one that has the motor in the rear with multitool functionality.
Ozitio line breaks constantly, almost unusable. Seeking another.
prefer ryobi. As battery tech changes less often than miluakee. this is a reasonable prkce though. So just depends on what other skins you need in the future.
Ryobi has made a point of not changing the connector it's a major selling point.
I just whipped around my yard with it.
Overall it's good, Did a reasonable job on the edges and the battery lasted the whole time until I ran out of line.
Yes, as mentioned by others, it's slightly underpowered compared to a petrol trimmer. But for my little yard it did the job well.
Biggest annoyance is you need the hex key to take the line head on and off.
Biggest plus no petrol required. (Writing this while I struggle to get my petrol mower started)
Overall 8/10
Biggest plus no petrol required.
Biggest plus IMHO is how smooth the DC motors run vs. internal combustion. I can trim my entire yard with this and still feel great, always feel sore with how much the petrol ones vibrate. Not to mention how much more pleasant it is to use - quiet, no fumes, no rip-cord…etc.
I have been using this trimmer for the past couple of years. It is light and relatively quiet, the 5Ah battery lasts long enough for a small garden maintenance. It is best for very light duty only.
I am using this from few years for corners only, not powerful for lawn edges.
I got the curved shaft version and have buffalo grass, definitely for light duty only. It has a hard time cutting through the runners so not suited to do the edging unless it's well kept.
I don't mow my lawn during winter as it doesn't grow much, couple weeks back I gave the lawn a mow and ended up having to take out the petrol trimmer as the Makita couldn't cut through it.
look at the EGO line trimmers if you want a serious battery trimmer
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Any feedback from owners ? In a market for a battery line trimmer and would like some recommendations.